Subtract 48/50 from 15/60
15/60 - 48/50 is -71/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
15/60 = 15 × 5/60 × 5 = 75/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
48/50 = 48 × 6/50 × 6 = 288/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/300 - 288/300 = 75 - 288/300 = -213/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/100
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